Solomons Temple

Solomon's Temple, also known as Grinlow Tower, is a Victorian folly near the spa metropolis of Buxton inside the Derbyshire Peak District. On 23 February 1894, a meeting at Buxton Town Hall determined to rebuild a landmark tower that were built by way of Solomon Mycock, of the Cheshire Cheese Hotel, within the early 19th century, and of which only a few stones remained. The Local Board vice-chairman had talked with the 7th Duke of Devonshire's agent and decided that the reconstruction changed into feasible if the townspeople could donate enough cash.

Sketches had been submitted via architects W. R. Bryden and G. E. Garlick. By that May, the plans have been confirmed via the Duke of Devonshire, and it became well known that the site was of prehistoric significance. In June 1894, the seventh Duke of Devonshire subscribed £25 closer to constructing the folly. Buxton had already subscribed £50. The foundation stone changed into laid by means of Colonel Sidebottom, M.P. On 31 May 1896, witnessed with the aid of a massive crowd, and the tower become opened via Victor Cavendish in September 1896. The tower changed into restored in 1998 by way of public subscription. You can visit this place with your loved ones.